'Dutch Messi' Robben is ready

Former Netherlands coach believes speedy star can lead team to the Cup

Former Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is betting on Arjen Robben to outshine Lionel Messi as the Netherlands prepare to take on Argentina for a place in the World Cup final on Wednesday.

The diving controversies which have shrouded Robben's campaign in Brazil cannot mask the fact the Bayern Munich star has been Holland's most consistently effective attacker.